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12 Fall Decorating Ideas Inspired by Adorable Woodland Creatures

Say what you will about spirit animals, but I like to think that most personalities can be represented by one of Mother Nature’s awe-inspiring creatures. Seriously, how great would it be to be a cat for a day? Obviously, my spirit animal is Liz Lemon (because night cheese forever!), but if I had to choose an actual animal then I'd pick a fox. Or maybe a deer? I don't know, but it would definitely be some kind of woodland critter. Even though they exist in the wild, there’s something so cozy and cuddly about them that they instantly make me feel at ease. Also, if we’re stating the obvious, they’re cute.

Why not bring the great outdoors inside? A fox may not make a great pet, but a faux-fox definitely makes for a creative bookend! Because it's almost fall (and because these animals are so freaking adorable), I've gathered up 12 decorating ideas inspired by some of the most charming woodland creatures nature has to offer. Bring them into your apartment, and things are bound to get wild in the cutest way possible.

by Corinne Caputo

Cholet Hollow Vase

You could probably use some fresh flowers in the house anyway, right? Make the display even cuter with these adorable vases.

Vase, $24+, anthropologie.com

Coffee Squirrel Print

If we’re talking about my spirit animal, this is it. I have this print (and the accompanying boy squirrel print) hanging in my bedroom, and they never fail to make me smile.

Squirrel print, $9.45, etsy.com

Horse Lamp

Channel your inner Tina Belcher with this awesome horse lamp.

Horse lamp, $198, etsy.com

Fox Bookends

This sly fox bookend would go great with those detective novels you have buried on a shelf somewhere.

Fox bookends, $49, etsy.com

Dog and Fox Mug

I dare you to find a cuter morning mug than this one featuring a dog and a fox who are the best of friends.

Dog and Fox mug, $12, etsy.com

Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers

It would be wise of you to get these owl shakers. (Wise of you, get it?!)

Owl salt and pepper shakers, $15, etsy.com

Plush Squirrel Pillow

Seriously, did you know squirrels could be so adorable?

Plush squirrel pillow, $16.50, etsy.com

Hedgehog Earrings

Your inner hedgehog will also be smiling when you wear these cuties.

Hedgehog earrings, $14.50, etsy.com

Pop Art Deer Head

We’re going to state the obvious here — this piece really pops.

Pop art deer, $40, etsy.com

Bird Earrings

These birds may be mismatched, but they make the perfect pair.

Bird earrings, $38, etsy.com

Owl Brooch

It’s time to make brooches cool again, starting with this adorable owl.

Owl brooch, $35, etsy.com

Queen of Pentacles Rug

Imagine yourself as the queen of the forest with this stunning rug.

Queen of Pentacles rug, $28+, society6.com

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